SCHEDULE 17 Warrants Issued Under Section 249
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SCHEDULE 17 Warrants Issued Under Section 249

Section 249

Introductory

1

(1)     This Schedule has effect in relation to the issue to enforcement officers of warrants under section 249.

(2)     An entry into a dwelling under such a warrant is unlawful unless it complies with the provisions of this Schedule.

Applications for warrants

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(1)     Where an enforcement officer applies for a warrant, the officer must—

(a)     state the ground on which the application is made,

(b)     state the enactment under which the warrant would be issued,

(c)     specify the dwelling which it is desired to enter and inspect, and

(d)     identify, so far as is practicable, the purpose for which entry is desired.

(2)     An application for a warrant must be made without notice and must be supported by an information in writing or, in Scotland, evidence on oath.

(3)     The officer must answer on oath any question that the justice hearing the application asks the officer.

Safeguards in connection with power of entry conferred by warrant

3

A warrant authorises an entry on one occasion only.

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(1)     A warrant must specify—

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